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“I think maybe the coach saw something in me I didn’t see in myself. I just did what I was coached to do. It’s really not about me and it’s not about how I played. It’s about the team getting better and me doing whatever I have to do to help the team succeed.’’

The Hurricanes’ defense held FSU to three field goals in four trips to the red zone in UM’s 29-24 loss to FSU, but it certainly did not succeed in a game in which it allowed 539 yards – 358 of them the first half.

“I wish I had an answer but I know we’re searching hard,’’ said defensive coordinator Mark D’Onofrio on the lack of four consistent quarters all season. “Whatever it is, we’re working our tails off to be more consistent. …We didn’t give up a lot of explosive plays last year and that’s really what we have to fix.’’

Miami is 61st in total defense (allowing 383 yards per game) and 41st in sacks, with 12.

Hokies quarterback Michael Brewer broke his left collarbone in the season opener and has been practicing and listed as “day-to-day.

“We’re fortunate right now that we’ve got two quarterbacks that can win games for us,’’ Hokies coach Frank Beamer said Wednesday, not divulging who will start Saturday.

Replacement Brenden Motley, who can use his legs to escape, has thrown for 1,019 yards yards and 10 touchdowns, with five interceptions. He has added 194 yards and three touchdowns rushing.

UM coach Al Golden continually says the Canes need to be consistent in their tackling and “finish the plays’’ when they contain the quarterback in the pocket. “We can pressure all we want,’’ Golden said, “but if we’re letting him out of the pocket it’s going to break down.’’

Sophomore defensive end Chad Thomas said Wednesday that Miami is getting pressure “on certain plays, but we need to get more. We’ve got to be relentless on our rushes. We’ve got to be violent.’’